Friday, January 30, 2009
TEAM DEFENSE CHECKLIST
As coaches we don't want our players exposed or surprised by situations in a game that they haven't experienced or practiced beforehand. Here is a team defense checklist that will help prepare your squad to recognize certain game situations and enable them to execute more confidently and successfully:
DEFENSE:
1. ___ BASIC BUNT DEFENSE WITH RUNNER ON 1ST.
• 1B & 3B charge - P fields ball – 2B covers 1B - catcher covers 3B – 3B covers home
• 1B & 3B charge – C fields ball – 2B covers 1B – P covers home – 3B returns to cover 3B
• 1B & 3B charge – 3B fields ball – 2B covers 1B – C covers 3B – P covers home
• Batter misses bunt attempt – C picks runner off 1B
2. ___ BUNT DEFENSE WITH WINNING RUN ON 2B, FIRST BASE OPEN – NO OUTS
• 3B stays home – P fields ball down 3B side & throws to 3B
• 3B stays home – C fields ball & throws to 3B
• 3B stays home – 1B fields ball on right side & throws to 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – P fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – C fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – 1B fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – 3B fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
3. ___ SQUEEZE DEFENSE
4. ___ STEAL DEFENSE:
• Signal System: throw through - SS cover; 2B cover; 2B cut; SS cut; throw to 3B; throw back to P & P throw to 3B
• 1st and 3rd – Balk Steal/Early Steal
• 1st and 3rd – Straight Steal of 2B
• Fake Bunt/Steal
• Delayed Steal
5. ___ PITCHER COVERING 1B ON GROUND BALLS TO RIGHT SIDE OF INFIELD.
6. ___ 3 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
7. ___ 3 - 6 - 1 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
8. ___ 6 - 4 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
9. ___ 4 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
10. ___ 2 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
11. ___ 1 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
12. ___ 1 - 4 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
13. ___ 5 - 4 - DOUBLE PLAY
14. ___ 5 - 2 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY
15. ___ 1 - 2 3 DOUBLE PLAY
16. ___ RUN DOWNS – EMPHASIS ON ONE THROW ONLY!
17. ___ PITCHERS HOLD RUNNERS:
• First Base
• Second Base – Inside Move/Spin Move
• Third Base
18. ___ PICKOFFS & SIGNAL SYSTEM:
• Catcher pick at 1B
• Catcher pick at 2B
• Catcher pick at 3B
• Pitcher pick 1B
• Pitcher pick 2B
• Pitcher pick 3B
19. ___ RELAYS:
• Regular base hit relay
• Sac Fly Relay
• Tandem Relay
20. ___ PITCH CALL SYSTEM:
• Pitch location
• Pitch type
• Infield positioning
• Outfield positioning
21. ___ OUTFIELD PLAY:
• Throwing To Bases
• Throwing To Plate
• Wheel and Throw
• Fence Play
• Fly Balls Over OF Head
• Do or Die Ground Balls
• Hitting Relay/Cut-Off Men Man
• Fly Ball Communication
• Backing Up Bases
• Pickoff Responsibility
• Using Sun Glasses
• Picking Up Stationary Ball
• Throwing Behind Runner
• Getting Pitch Signals From Infielders
22. Pre-Game Preparation:
• Team Warm-Up Routine
• Pitcher’s Bull Pen Routine
• Pre-Game BP
• Per-Game Infield/Outfield
23. Coach’s Expectations:
• To Hustle To And From Positions.
• To not Argue With Officials.
• To Show Good Sportsmanship in Winning or Losing.
• To Play Your Hardest – To Give Your Best.
• No Profanity.
• To Not Throw Equipment.
• To Lift A Struggling Teammate.
• To Stay Mentally In The Game Between Innings – Always Be Aware Of the Current Game Situation.
• To Start Preparing For Your AB While Still In The Dugout.
• To Be Mentally & Physically Prepared While In The On-Deck Circle.
• To Know Your Responsibility For This AB Before Entering The Batter’s Box.
• To Execute To The Best Of Your Ability.
DEFENSE:
1. ___ BASIC BUNT DEFENSE WITH RUNNER ON 1ST.
• 1B & 3B charge - P fields ball – 2B covers 1B - catcher covers 3B – 3B covers home
• 1B & 3B charge – C fields ball – 2B covers 1B – P covers home – 3B returns to cover 3B
• 1B & 3B charge – 3B fields ball – 2B covers 1B – C covers 3B – P covers home
• Batter misses bunt attempt – C picks runner off 1B
2. ___ BUNT DEFENSE WITH WINNING RUN ON 2B, FIRST BASE OPEN – NO OUTS
• 3B stays home – P fields ball down 3B side & throws to 3B
• 3B stays home – C fields ball & throws to 3B
• 3B stays home – 1B fields ball on right side & throws to 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – P fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – C fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – 1B fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
• 1B & 3B charges – SS covers 3B – 3B fields ball & throws to SS covering 3B
3. ___ SQUEEZE DEFENSE
4. ___ STEAL DEFENSE:
• Signal System: throw through - SS cover; 2B cover; 2B cut; SS cut; throw to 3B; throw back to P & P throw to 3B
• 1st and 3rd – Balk Steal/Early Steal
• 1st and 3rd – Straight Steal of 2B
• Fake Bunt/Steal
• Delayed Steal
5. ___ PITCHER COVERING 1B ON GROUND BALLS TO RIGHT SIDE OF INFIELD.
6. ___ 3 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
7. ___ 3 - 6 - 1 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
8. ___ 6 - 4 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
9. ___ 4 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
10. ___ 2 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
11. ___ 1 - 6 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
12. ___ 1 - 4 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY COVERAGE.
13. ___ 5 - 4 - DOUBLE PLAY
14. ___ 5 - 2 - 3 DOUBLE PLAY
15. ___ 1 - 2 3 DOUBLE PLAY
16. ___ RUN DOWNS – EMPHASIS ON ONE THROW ONLY!
17. ___ PITCHERS HOLD RUNNERS:
• First Base
• Second Base – Inside Move/Spin Move
• Third Base
18. ___ PICKOFFS & SIGNAL SYSTEM:
• Catcher pick at 1B
• Catcher pick at 2B
• Catcher pick at 3B
• Pitcher pick 1B
• Pitcher pick 2B
• Pitcher pick 3B
19. ___ RELAYS:
• Regular base hit relay
• Sac Fly Relay
• Tandem Relay
20. ___ PITCH CALL SYSTEM:
• Pitch location
• Pitch type
• Infield positioning
• Outfield positioning
21. ___ OUTFIELD PLAY:
• Throwing To Bases
• Throwing To Plate
• Wheel and Throw
• Fence Play
• Fly Balls Over OF Head
• Do or Die Ground Balls
• Hitting Relay/Cut-Off Men Man
• Fly Ball Communication
• Backing Up Bases
• Pickoff Responsibility
• Using Sun Glasses
• Picking Up Stationary Ball
• Throwing Behind Runner
• Getting Pitch Signals From Infielders
22. Pre-Game Preparation:
• Team Warm-Up Routine
• Pitcher’s Bull Pen Routine
• Pre-Game BP
• Per-Game Infield/Outfield
23. Coach’s Expectations:
• To Hustle To And From Positions.
• To not Argue With Officials.
• To Show Good Sportsmanship in Winning or Losing.
• To Play Your Hardest – To Give Your Best.
• No Profanity.
• To Not Throw Equipment.
• To Lift A Struggling Teammate.
• To Stay Mentally In The Game Between Innings – Always Be Aware Of the Current Game Situation.
• To Start Preparing For Your AB While Still In The Dugout.
• To Be Mentally & Physically Prepared While In The On-Deck Circle.
• To Know Your Responsibility For This AB Before Entering The Batter’s Box.
• To Execute To The Best Of Your Ability.
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